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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Bankstown - South is $1.60m, with units at $620k. House values have moved 5.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Bankstown - South has an estimated 19,294 residents, up from 18,434 at the 2021 Census — a change of 860 people, or 4.7%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 114 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 4,365 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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AreaSearch evaluations estimate the population of Bankstown - South to be approximately 19,294 as of Aug 2026. This reflects an expansion of 860 people (4.7%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 18,434 people. Inferred from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 19,222 as of June 2025 alongside 114 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date, the current populace yields a density of 4,365 persons per square kilometer. This places the locality within the top 10% of nationally assessed areas, highlighting the intense demand for local land. Across the previous decade, demographic growth remained steadfast with a 1.5% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA3 area, driven predominantly by overseas migration which supplied around 73.5% of total population additions in recent periods.
Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 figures released in 2022 based on 2021 where coverage is missing. Age-specific rates from these datasets are further applied across all territories from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections place the area in the top quartile of national statistical regions for expansion, anticipating a rise of 6,986 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP data, which represents an overall gain of 35.8% across the 16 years.
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331 new dwellings have been approved in Bankstown - South over the past five years, an average of 66 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 66 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 33% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Bankstown - South have averaged roughly 66 homes each year, accumulating to 331 homes across the past 5 financial years. Healthy underlying demand is demonstrated by an average influx of 3 people per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), offering solid foundation for local property markets. With average construction costs sitting at $323,000, new residences remain more attainable than the regional benchmark. Simultaneously, non-residential activity has shown notable strength, recording $54.1 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year.
Per capita building activity in Bankstown - South runs at roughly 64% of the Greater Sydney pace, positioning it in the 23rd percentile across the country; such constrained supply tends to restrict buyer choices while bolstering interest in existing properties. Medium and high-density housing represents 67.0% of new residential development, with standalone homes making up the remaining 33.0%. This leaning toward higher density delivers cost-effective market access suited to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Furthermore, a ratio of around 666 people per approval illustrates an established and mature urban environment. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Bankstown - South is projected to expand by 6,914 residents through to 2041. If prevailing building volumes continue unchanged, housing additions could fall short of demographic expansion, likely driving heightened buyer competition and supporting upward price movement.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bankstown - South, worth an estimated $4.01 billion. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $30.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning, public works, and capital investments play a decisive role in shaping urban outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 29 key infrastructure initiatives positioned to influence the surrounding locality, including the Bankstown Exchange (Stage 1 - Bankstown Central Masterplan), New Bankstown Hospital, Compass Centre Redevelopment, and Appian Way and North Terrace Drainage Upgrades.
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New Bankstown Hospital
The NSW Government is investing $2 billion to deliver a new state-of-the-art hospital on the former TAFE NSW Bankstown campus site on Chapel Road. The facility will include a 14-storey hospital tower, an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, intensive care, maternity and mental health services, and a 10-storey car park. Early works and demolition are underway, with main construction expected to start in 2027 and completion targeted for 2031.
New Bankstown Hospital
The NSW Government's $2 billion investment to deliver a new state-of-the-art public hospital on the former TAFE NSW site on Chapel Road in Bankstown CBD. The project features a 14-storey health tower, expanded Emergency Department, intensive care, surgical suites, mental health services, and a 10-storey car park.
Bankstown Exchange (Stage 1 - Bankstown Central Masterplan)
Bankstown Exchange is the initial phase of the 30-year Bankstown Central masterplan, creating a vibrant mixed-use destination. The project includes approximately 30,000 sqm of modern office space across three buildings, a new 'Eat Street' dining precinct, and 5,000 sqm of landscaped public space. It features a revitalized bus interchange to integrate with the Sydney Metro City and Southwest line. The development is designed to support the Bankstown Health and Education Innovation Precinct (BHEIP) and includes basement parking for 320 cars and 240 bicycles.
Compass Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Compass Centre site into a mixed-use precinct comprising a 5-storey podium and three towers. Approved by the Sydney South Planning Panel in February 2026, the proposal includes a 19-storey hotel with approximately 169 rooms and two 24-storey build-to-rent residential towers providing 339 apartments. The precinct will feature a supermarket, retail shops, a gym, a medical centre, childcare, and a function centre. It aims to improve connectivity with through-site links between Bankstown Station and Paul Keating Park, alongside significant public domain and landscaping upgrades.
Parks for People Program - Bankstown
The Parks for People program delivers high-quality, sustainable open space in growing communities, supporting new housing with vibrant, well-connected public places. Jointly funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments, this program accelerates the delivery of new parks and green spaces within the Bankstown Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precinct, providing places to exercise, rest, and socialise near the new Metro station.
Punchbowl Station Upgrade - Sydney Metro City & Southwest
Conversion of the heritage-listed Punchbowl Station, originally opened in 1909, to fully automated metro standards as part of the Sydenham to Bankstown extension of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line. The station closed on 30 September 2024 to allow conversion works, with new lifts installed for the first time, level access between platforms and trains via mechanical gap fillers, platform screen doors, refurbished station buildings, upgraded platform surfaces and a new kiss and ride zone.The works are part of the Dulwich Hill, Campsie and Punchbowl station package delivered by Downer EDI Works (valued around 107 million AUD), with broader corridor works including 28.3 kilometres of new railway fencing, road-over-rail bridge upgrades and platform screen door installation. Once open, customers will have a new air-conditioned metro train every four minutes in the peak, equating to 15 trains an hour compared to eight previously. High-speed dynamic testing at up to 100 km/h commenced in November 2025, with around 9,000 hours and 30,000 kilometres of testing required before opening. Services are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026, with a target opening of September 2026, after delays attributed to industrial action and the complexity of converting a 130-year-old line.
Birdwood Road Mixed-Use Precinct
An $80 million mixed-use precinct at Bankstown Airport designed to provide essential community services and commercial facilities. The development includes a 120-place childcare centre, retail shops, flexible office spaces, and medium-scale warehouses across two main sections. Sustainability is a core focus, targeting 5 Star Green Star ratings with on-site solar energy and water recycling systems. The project is expected to create 250 construction jobs and 500 operational roles, featuring over 200 parking spaces and enhanced pedestrian links.Construction is scheduled to commence in mid-2026 with a 12-18 month build time.
Bankstown TOD Accelerated Precinct
State-led Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precinct revitalising the Bankstown CBD and Metro station area. Rezoning took effect on 27 November 2024, enabling capacity for 14,000 new homes and up to 100,000 new jobs via 3.15 million square metres of commercial floor space. The plan features high-density mixed-use buildings up to 25 storeys, over 14 hectares of new and improved public open space, a new bus interchange, and enhanced walking and cycling links.
8,589 residents of Bankstown - South are employed, from a labour force of 9,436. Unemployment sits at 9.0%, with participation at 59.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Featuring a skilled local labor pool active across multiple industries, Bankstown - South recorded an unemployment rate of 9.0% alongside an estimated 3.0% annual increase in jobs over the past year. In March 2026, 8,589 residents were employed, though local joblessness stood 4.8% higher than the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, and labor market participation was notably lower at 59.9% compared to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census responses also indicated that 28.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 lockdown measures. Local workers are primarily engaged in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
Industrial manufacturing represents a standout local specialty, accounting for a workforce share 1.7 times the wider regional benchmark. In contrast, the professional & technical sector accounts for 7.0% of employment, trailing the 11.5% regional norm. Although local positions exist, comparisons between resident workers and local employment counts indicate substantial outward commuting for work. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, a 3.0% gain in employment was accompanied by a 3.6% expansion in the labour force, lifting the local unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney saw employment and labour force both expand by 1.9%, alongside a slight decrease in unemployment. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on potential employment trends for Bankstown - South. While national forecasts predict workplace growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry variations are notable. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce distribution points to potential job growth of 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (a baseline weighted projection for reference that excludes localized population adjustments).
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Median household income in Bankstown - South is $1,355 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $526 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,195 a year against an average of $53,209. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO postcode data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the Bankstown - South SA2 registered a median taxpayer income of $44,195 and an average income of $53,209, falling below national standards and comparing to $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average) across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach roughly $48,756 for median earnings and $58,700 for average earnings. The 2021 Census positioned weekly household income at the 24th percentile ($1,355 weekly) and personal earnings at the 5th percentile.
Earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 form the primary income bracket, comprising 31.2% of residents (6,019 people), mirroring the regional rate of 30.9%. Affordability hurdles are substantial, with the area ranking in the 16th percentile as households retain only 76.7% of their income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bankstown - South had 5,568 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 51% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 30.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Bankstown - South was made up of 36.2% separate houses and 63.8% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Greater Sydney metro proportions of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Full home ownership was lower than the Sydney metro benchmark at 24.3%, while 24.9% of properties were mortgaged and 50.8% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,820, well beneath the Sydney metro figure of $2,427 and the Australian average of $1,863. Conversely, the median weekly rent of $415 remained below the Sydney metro level of $470 but stood noticeably above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bankstown - South counted 5,568 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 18% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent the primary living arrangement, accounting for 74.3% of households. Within this category, couples with children make up 37.3%, couples without children comprise 18.4%, and single parent families represent 16.4%. Non-family dwellings comprise the remaining 25.7%, led by lone person households at 21.1% and group living arrangements at 4.6%. The typical household size sits at 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.3% of adults in Bankstown - South hold a university qualification, including 19.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.5% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,171 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in Bankstown - South lags wider metropolitan levels, with 28.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 24.1% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (13.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.6%). Community educational engagement is extensive, with 35.3% of the populace currently undertaking formal study. This cohort includes 10.0% attending primary school, 8.4% in secondary education, and 7.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bankstown - South reaches 117 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 11,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Bankstown - South features 117 active transport stops providing train and bus connectivity across 42 individual routes, which together generate 11,466 weekly passenger trips. Proximity to transit is strong, with typical residential distances to the nearest stop averaging 141 meters. Private vehicles serve as the main commuting choice for 73% of travelers, alongside 14% relying on trains and 5% utilizing buses. Private vehicle ownership stands at 1.0 per dwelling, below broader metropolitan averages. In addition, 28.3% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 1,638 trips per day across the network, generating approximately 98 weekly trips per transport stop. The accompanying spatial layout displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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79.4% of residents in Bankstown - South report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch reviews of chronic disease prevalence and mortality rates, Bankstown - South exhibits favorable health metrics, with both younger and older cohorts demonstrating low rates of common medical conditions. Rates of private health insurance remain notably constrained, covering roughly 46% of residents (~8,933 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Diabetes and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in the community, recorded among 5.3 and 5.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 79.4% of residents reported being entirely free of medical conditions, surpassing the 74.6% benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Older residents aged 65 and over account for 14.7% of the community (2,828 people), demonstrating above-average health results that align broadly with national senior rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
61.1% of Bankstown - South residents were born overseas and 81.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 98% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (22.3%) and Lebanese (12.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Culturally diverse demographics define Bankstown - South, where 61.1% of the population was born abroad and 81.1% converse in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the leading religious affiliation, observed by 35.1% of the local community. Buddhism shows significant local prominence, adhered to by 13.9% of residents compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney. Parental country of birth statistics indicate that the largest ancestry categories in Bankstown - South are Other at 24.7% (compared to 16.0% regionally), Vietnamese at 22.3% (against 1.8% regionally), and Lebanese at 12.4% (versus 2.6% regionally).
Additional distinct cultural concentrations include Greek at 3.1% (compared to 1.9%), Macedonian at 2.1% (compared to 0.4%), and Samoan at 0.7% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bankstown - South is 34, younger than 84% of areas nationally. 32.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in Bankstown - South align closely with Greater Sydney norms across all major groups, showing a maximum variance of only 1.5 percentage points. The estimated median age stands at 34, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census. The proportion of young people (0 - 24) has shifted from 33.0% at the Census to an estimated 31.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest demographic expansion is expected among residents aged 65+, projected to grow by 2,101 residents (74%) to reach 4,930.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bankstown - South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 114 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,434 at the 2021 Census → 19,294 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (119011572). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.